In today's episode of the podcast we have WWE's NXT veteran Stallion Rogers. Rogers is currently running the independent circuit, finding much success in Coastal Championship Wrestling as well as in Boca Raton Championship Wrestling where he holds the tag team titles alongside also former-WWE Matt Riddle. Stallion chose My Brother's BBQ in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In case you couldn't tell, Stallion is born and raised in Texas so BBQ was a natural choice. One TripAdvisor review puts it best: "My Brothers BBQ is a restaurant with some good down home cooking. The best BBQ in town and the Macaroni and cheese just melts in your mouth I cant say anything negative about this place its clean the owners are very professional in serving the customers."Topics in this episode of the podcast include Stallions' roots, his time in NXT and the controversy he faced on the way out, developing his character and wrestling in the indies, meeting Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall and much, much more.

In today's episode of the podcast we have Coastal Championship Wrestling's Domino. Domino is a relative newcomer to CCW, with just over a year in the promotion. Already he has captured the Southeastern Championship and gained a loyal following among South Florida wrestling fans and is a staple in the Miami pop culture scene. Domino chose Tripping Animals Brewery in Doral, FL as the backdrop of this episode. Domino and the owners of Tripping Animals go way back, the brewery itself has a wide range of craft beer and have recently added the Trippy Kitchen where they provide delicious culinary experiences to pair with your choice of drink.Topics in this episode of the podcast include Domino's roots, training with Gangrel, his work fighting as an advocate for Mental Health, his meteoric rise in CCW and as always much, much more.

In today's episode we have UFC and BKFC vet Jim "The Beast" Alers fighting out of his own school Alers Martial Arts. Jim Alers is currently 14-5 as a professional MMA fighter and 4-1 in Bareknuckle FC having held a title in Cage Warriors. Jim has had a storied career with competition experience in just about every form of combat. Jim chose Coley's Pizza in Pembroke Pines, Florida as the backdrop of this episode. Coley's is ran by one of Jim's students and boasts hand-tossed perfectly crafted pizzas, subs, wings and pastas. Coley's is decked out in both vintage and modern Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vibes adding great ambiance to match the great food.Topics in this episode of the podcast include Jim's roots, experiences during the growing years of MMA, nearly fighting Conor McGregor for the belt in Cage Warriors, fighting for a BKFC title and as always much, much more.

In today's episode, we have CCW southeastern champion Meto. Meto is currently on a 400+ day streak as champion in the promotion.Rule Fitness in Miami Beach, Florida will serve as the backdrop for this episode. Rule is a modern take on the classic hardcore gym, featuring all the equipment you could need for bodybuilding, powerlifting or crossfit, as well as all the equipment you could need for post training recovery. Rule is also home to the only jungle gym outside Tulum.Topics in this episode of the podcast include Meto's influences, his experience dealing with time off from brain bleeding, and coming to America from Bulgaria to fulfill his dream to be a pro wrestler.Tune in and discover some new locale and a little insight into Meto you won't find anywhere else.

In today's episode we have MMA pioneer, former UFC fighter, current UFC commentator ,former ATT coach, current coach to many pros, ESPN analyst and one of MMA social medias most beloved personalities... Din Thomas.Din retired with a record of 26 wins and 9 losses, measuring up against legendary opponents such as BJ Penn, Caol Uno, DJ Mishima and Jens Pulver. You can currently find Din in "Dana White's Lookin for a Fight", on ESPN, and at the commentators desk on several UFC cards.Din chose a very familiar brand for our backdrop, the Modern Rose Cafe. The twist being this is a BRAND NEW location in Hollywood, Florida which Din is part owner of. This location is set to open tomorrow March 2nd.Topics in this episode of the podcast include Din's roots, his experiences as a pioneer in the sport, his thoughts on coaching and his fighters, how he splits his time between improv, acting, commentating and coaching and his recent work with Karate Combat.Tune in and discover some new food and a little insight into Din you won't find anywhere else.

In today's episode, we have former CCW heavyweight champion Jackal Stevens. Jackal is just recently removed from his title reign and will be having a rematch to reclaim it at CCW's Bash at the Brew in a three way match vs QT Marshall and Alex Chamberlain.Pizza Piez in Deerfield Beach, Florida will serve as the backdrop for this episode. "PizzaPiez is a Deerfield Beach favorite for its New York-style pizza and authentic Italian cuisine. Experience the flavors of the city with every bite. The Best Pizza in traditional N.Y. Style, along with specialty dishes for a truly local taste. See why our delicious Italian Cuisine is a local favorite! Try our Pizzas, Pastas, world-class Burgers, Wings, Appetizers, Diners & more!"Jackal picked the Chicken Parm, we chose the Meat Supreme Pizza and topped it off with some Garlic Parm and Mango Habanero wings. Live vicariously through us as we all experience the best Pizza Piez has to offer.Topics in this episode of the podcast include Jackal's influences, his struggles with addiction, and squashing a little unintentional beef with the Clinch Chronicles guys.Tune in and discover some new food and a little insight into Jackal you won't find anywhere else.

In today's episode we have pro MMA fighter Johnny "Pressure" Eblen, fighting out of American Top Team. Joining along with Johnny is his partner Emily. Johnny Eblen is currently 14-0 as a professional MMA fighter and is the current Bellator Middleweight Champion. PFL -- Johnny's new home -- just bought Bellator and is holding a Champion vs Champion card next month in Saudi Arabia. Johnny will be taking on PFL Light Heavyweight champ and former UFC fighter Impa Kasanganay. The two will be meeting at 185 for a "champ vs champ" super-belt. Johnny went to his roots for our backdrop today, choosing The Namu in Coral Springs. The Namu is a Korean-Japanese fusion restaurant, specializing in traditional Korean dishes and Izakaya which is "a type of informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks. Izakaya are casual places for after-work drinking, similar to a pub, a Spanish tapas bar, or an American saloon or tavern." We do not partake in the extensive Sake collection in this episode, but we are served an extensive tasting of The Namu's menu, with items ranging from Kimchi, Fish Cakes, Korean Fried Chicken, Pork Belly, Bulgogi, Fried Rice and more. Topics in this episode of the podcast include Johnny's roots, moving to Florida from Missouri and landing at ATT, training with Sean Strickland, his thoughts on PFL and his future and as always much, much more.Tune in and discover some new food and a little insight into Johnny you won't find anywhere else.

In today's episode we have pro MMA fighter, commentator and NWA pro wrestler Blake "Bulletproof" Troop. While Blake's journey currently has him wrestling with NWA and doing commentary for several notable promotions such as Lights Out XF and Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, Blake is a longtime veteran of the MMA game. Blake came up through the SoCal MMA renaissance, splitting time working with On The Mat and training at Blackhouse.Blake chose LoveBird in Lakeland, a local fried chicken spot to serve as our backdrop for the episode. "LoveBird is inspired by our southern culture’s love for food, music, and community. Our mission is to create an environment where high-quality, scratch made recipes are served in a laid back environment with a bit of southern shine. We’ve put a lot of thought into making a great little restaurant you’d want to hang out in. A dive without the dive. Indoor and outdoor seating, a sick little beer selection—you know, your kind of place. Don’t feel up to hanging out in person? Get it to go. We just want to make it as easy as possible for you to get some of our Almost Famous Chicken®. "Topics in this episode of the podcast include Blake's roots and time in SoCal, how he developed his Bulletproof brand, his current career in NWA and even has some surprising stories sprinkled in, notably a story about "brushing shoulders" with NSYNC's Joey Fatone.Tune in and discover some new food and a little insight into Blake you won't find anywhere else.

In today's episode we have pro MMA fighter Sal Guerriero, fighting out of American Top Team. Sal Guerriero is currently 6-4 as a professional MMA fighter, competing in promotions such as Titan FC, Jorge Masvidal's iKon Fighting Championships, M-1 Global and most recently Legacy Fighting Alliance and as well has had grappling success making a deep run in the last ADCC trials. Sal has an extensive background in Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and both his father and uncle are two of American Top Team's first black belts.Sal chose Phat Boy Sushi to serve as the backdrop for this episode of the podcast. Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen sources a higher level of fresh-caught fish and essential ingredients to create an inspired selection of sushi and traditional Japanese fare. From first dates to family get-togethers; from girls’ night to going’ solo, Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen caters to everyone. Sample a unique appetizer like our Mushroom Tobanyaki. Savor one of our signature rolls, like the Phat Girl and Samurai rolls. Explore our popular, selection of ramen dishes from our authentic hot Japanese kitchen. Sip one of our excellent cocktails, or specially-selected wines, sakes or beers. Our menu is ideal for both sharing and individual dining experiences.Topics in this episode of the podcast include Sal's roots, his experiences going from BJJ to Wrestling back to BJJ and then MMA, training at top team since childhood, his interests outside of fighting and we even get into some simulation theory if you stick around long enough!Tune in and discover some new food and a little insight into Sal you won't find anywhere else.

In today's episode we have pro wrestler Ozzy Kilmeister, a growing mainstay in the CCW promotion. We sat down with Ozzy at Miami Brewing Co., where CCW was holding their Hardcore in Homestead Event. Ricky and Dan enjoyed some beers and cider, while Ozzy took the honorable route and drank water before his tag team fight against the Raw Dogs. Topics in this episode of the podcast include Ozzy's roots, his influences, a lot of metal talk, and what's next for Ozzy Kilmeister.Tune in and discover some new food and a little insight into Ozzy you won't find anywhere else.